THE HILL | Alabama A&M University senior running back Donovan Eaglin and wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt are among the 46 players selected to participate in next week's HBCU Combine in New Orleans.
 
The HBCU Combine will be held at the New Orleans Saints practice facility, the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, on Monday. Offensive prospects will work out between 12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
 
Eaglin, who earned Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and Phil Steele SWAC First Team honors, rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in 12 games. The Houston, Texas native rushed for 967 yards on 181 attempts, averaging 5.3 yards per carry and 80.5 yards per game.
 
In addition, Eaglin found the endzone 10 times, nine of those on the ground. He ranked among the Top 10 in the conference in numerous categories, including rushing yards (second), rushing yards per game (second), total touchdowns (second), rushing touchdowns (third), all-purpose yards (fifth), rush yards per carry (sixth) and scoring (ninth).
 
Hewitt played in eight games last season for the Bulldogs, amassing 169 yards on 15 receptions, averaging 11.2 yards per a catch and 21.1 yards per game. In addition, the Memphis, Tenn. native scored one touchdown coming against Kentucky State. He also recorded a season-best five receptins for 52 yards at Austin Peay.
 
The HBCU Legacy Bowl is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 22) at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium, with live coverage on the NFL Network.
 
NFL clubs will be on hand to scout the Combine and Legacy Bowl, ensuring significant visibility for the best draft eligible HBCU players.
 
Seven players from last year's HBCU Combine and HBCU Legacy Bowl participants are currently active in the NFL, including three players from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC): Xavier Smith and Marcus Riley (Florida A&M) and Camron Peterson (Southern).
 
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